Honorable Mentions 12

This is a special Honorable Mentions post because today, I only want to focus on Rick Ross' third installment of Maybach Music produced by The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. And what a magnificent job The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. league did with this elaborate auditory imagery of the extravagant lifestyle of the rich and famous. This song is amazing. It paints the most vivid and luxurious picture of a lifestyle Ross is trying to portray and deliver, ultimately with his impending Teflon Don. Ross has always been one to lavishly spit about the lavish and expensive lifestyle of the moneyed and wealthy, by ways of the dope game. But with this, Rose Cuervo and his League stepped the good life up, yet another level with the help of unsuspected friends. It opens, and that it does, with a twinkle and a beautiful orchestration unfolding into a dramatic and powerful outburst brought in by the tightest snare and kick. The storm soon calms. And we are welcomed in by TIP with the words, "My Garage Is Flawless, Under A Hundred 'Thou 'Aint Allowed." He southern charms his way through his verse effortlessly. Talk of cloud-white automobiles, promiscuous women, and Waldolf Historians. After, an unexpected yet familiar voice presents us with a classy chorus delivered on a silver platter. Oo, Ms. Badu. When I first saw that she was going to be on this song, my heart leaped. I'm glad she's there.

We're taken upstairs by the rap veteran, "J-A-D-A (kiss)Muah!" Other than the fact that he could deliver a nice verse, Kiss' appearance kind of shocked me and then made me even question his attendance. I don't know, I just don't think Jadakiss has a Maybach honestly. But if Rich threw him on for lyricism's sake, then sure. But don't get me wrong now, he does spit. Kiss does his thing and then hands the ball right back to Erykah who then passes the rock to the Boss bringing up the rear.

But, of course they had to change keys for Roz

ay! The track gets darker as he asks for a cigar. He comes alive like a moth in the summer time. He brings us to the gorgeous pool outback chronologically taking us through his rise to power starting with the work but no pot to piss in. That was a great line if you think about it. Ross has undeniable ability to describe and rhyme. He makes it look so good! Pause. The beat breaks and falls into pieces as he reflects on his parents and their lack of substantive work. But it's black cards from here on out! A smooth finish after the signature 'Maybach Music' tag melodically rings and the boss throws his final "Rozay" slogan in to seal it closed. Classic.

Download: Rick Ross - Maybach Music III featuring T.I., Jadakiss, & Erykah Badu

shoutouts to 2DopeBoyz